“Mary Jane” is a song by American funk singer Rick James. It was released in 1978 as the second single from his debut album Come Get It!. The song peaked in the top five on the R&B charts in the United States in 1978.[3] As one of his earliest hits as a solo artist, it is one of his most notable songs. It was composed by James, along with keyboardist Billy Nunn, who was credited for the keyboards, strings, background vocals, helping to compose the song, arranging flute parts, and other instrumentation work. “Mary Jane” was released in 1978 on Rick James debut album, Come Get It!, and was one of the first songs to utilize the style of music Rick James labeled “punk-funk.” Wikipedia®.
Rick James – Mary Jane – live 1982
Rick James’ song “Marry Jane” is not an ode to a sexy woman, but rather a love song to marijuana, something D’Angelo’s did years later on his song “Brown Sugar.” James wrote the song with his keyboard player Billy Nunn. It was his second single as a solo artist, his first being the album’s title track. Songfacts®.
Rick James – Mary Jane Lyrics:
Come here, baby. Mary, I love you. Do it girl.
Mary Jane, Mary Jane…
I’m in love with Mary Jane.
She’s my main thing.
She makes me feel alright.
She makes my heart sing.
And when I’m feeling low,
She comes as no surprise.
Turns me on with her love.
Takes me to paradise.
Do you love me, Mary Jane?
Yeah. Whoa-oh-oh.
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
Now do you think you love me Mary Jane.
Don’t you play no games.
Mary Jane
I love her just the same.
Mary Jane
I love her, Mary baby, just the same. (Mary Jane)
The woman plays no games (Mary Jane)
Now, now, now.
I’m in love with Mary Jane.
I’m not the only one.
If Mary wanna play around,
I let her have her fun.
She’s not the kind of girl
that you can just tie down.
She likes to spread her love
and turn your head around.
Do you love me, Mary Jane?
Yeah. Whoa-oh-oh.
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
Now do you think you love me Mary Jane.
Don’t you play no games.
Yeahhhhh! Ooowoooo.
Oh baby. Oh baby. Hit me.
Whoah, Mary. Only love.
I love you, yeah. Whooo!
Something until we give it now, lovey-dove.
Uh-huh. Wow, baby!
Sing! La-du-da-da-du-da-dahh.
Sing! La-du-da-da-du-da-dahh.
Sing it for me baby.
Come Mary, Mary Jane.
Sing it for me baby.